That Affair At St. Peter's (1920)

By Edna Adelaide Brown

Book Overview

That Affair at St. Peter's is a mystery novel written by Edna Adelaide Brown and first published in 1920. The story takes place in London and revolves around the murder of a wealthy businessman named Sir Horace Fewbanks. The detective tasked with solving the case is Inspector Hanslet of Scotland Yard, who soon realizes that the murder is connected to a series of blackmail letters that Sir Horace had been receiving. As the investigation progresses, Hanslet discovers that the key to solving the case lies in the events that took place at St. Peter's Church on the night of the murder. The suspects include Sir Horace's wife, his secretary, and several other individuals who had motive and opportunity to commit the crime. The novel is notable for its intricate plot and well-drawn characters, as well as its vivid depiction of London society in the early 20th century. It is also notable for its portrayal of the police investigation process, which was relatively new at the time the book was written. Overall, That Affair at St. Peter's is a classic mystery novel that will appeal to fans of the genre and anyone who enjoys a good whodunit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165098679
• ISBN13: 9781165098675
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"